The Seven Natural Wonders of Florida

[@SunshineStateInsider]

This part of a two-part series! Also check out the Seven Manmade Wonders of Florida: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoLGmJmud76Np5Y

[@ejmbok87]

When it comes to THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD,I’ve seen VICTORIA FALLS many times when I lived in Africa. Now I live in Arizona and have seen the GRAND CANYON multiple times. Blessed

[@Gen_Kael]

The one thing that shocked me more than anything else when i moved to Florida, was that there is not only alligators, but crocodiles as well. And theyre MASSIVE

[@stephenkane7499]

Thank you! He was a wonderful person. Saw him in concert in the early 80's and briefly got to meet him. He was very genuine.

[@NuNugirl]

I’m getting a rash guard. I’m so glad you did this. Good job spreading this message. I had no idea all the years of using sunscreen could harm the environment. As a old redhead it’s been literally a lifesaver.

[@SunshineStateInsider]

Yay! I actually learned that while snorkeling in Cozumel! Our guide said that sunscreen on the reefs is banned down there now because of how much it's been shown to hurt their reefs, and scuba and snorkeling is a big part of their tourism industry. Makes sense if you think about how it can accumulate on their and then block the sun they need.

[@NuNugirl]

@@SunshineStateInsider I hope it’s known at the Caymans.

[@DrewJ79]

I'm glad you mentioned the sunscreen problem for our reefs. I live on the east coast of Florida and everyone I've spoken to has never heard about it being a problem. I'm starting to spread the word so people will start thinking twice and not be part of the problem. Its something that we can actually do that makes a big difference. Where long sleeves and a hat, it helps a lot.

[@danielcluley870]

I would add Big Shoals and the Limestone Bluffs area of the Suwanee River. Big Shoals is the only "major" rapids in Florida. Another interesting one is the "disappearing river" where the Santa Fe River disappears into the ground for 3 miles and also with some of the more famous springs locations along the river.

[@husbandsonfollowerleader9133]

O'Leno state Park is where you want to visit if you want to see the Santa Fe "disappear". It's gorgeous, old Florida, and fascinating to explore.

[@matthewmiddletn9856]

Couldn’t agree more. The Suwannee is my favorite river and my propeller would agree with you about the shoals…. Lol. They are beautiful and dangerous too.

[@late921]

I found teeth in Venice! I also found a sand dollar. Thanks for mentioning the sunscreen, people just don’t know until they know.

[@2kviper877]

Interesting list! And Caspersan Beach is one of the nicest beaches in the state! Big cypress (west of the Glades) is way more primeval than the Glades.

[@OgRandombush]

The Indian river preserve is a good spot, playalinda beach is beautiful all natural beach, you can see the launch pads for nasa from there. So cool nature and technology next to each other.

[@maris6843]

Very informative video, and a great way to get residents to go out and see more of Florida.

[@Markyamarc]

Silver Glenn Springs on Lake George adjacent the Yearling Trail!

[@NuNugirl]

Sebastian Inlet State Park. It’s a beautiful place for the kids to learn to snorkel & fish. It’s where the Tropics meet the subtropical waters. Just gorgeous.

[@personkidthing]

Nah this place sucks, been here my whole life, its a shit hole where theres a bunch of needles and homeless people, the town cant keep it clean

[@Dan14833]

I use a rash guard and a wide brimmed hat to minimize sunblock’s damage to these priceless resources. Also protects your skin better.

[@Dman9fp]

You're missing at least a couple, not sure if that's on purpose to protect them... still good list shows FL is far from just beaches and Disney. But keep in mind people, we are full. Actually beyond full, seriously we have been developing up too much land, unsustainably using water, but.... yeah for sure Paynes prairie should be on here

[@medusawasframed777]

Agreed on Paynes!!

[@georgeking4895]

Nice presentation. Been to a number of places you showed. I’d suggest Oleno State Park. The Santa Fe River goes underground and comes back up several miles away.

[@jenarted299]

river rise, a fun place to fish. is a bit of a hike tho.

[@jenarted299]

you should check out the devils millhopper in gainesville fl. it is truly unique to florida.

[@barrychandler5250]

Itchitutney Springs, pardon my spelling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rebelrick99]

Your video is GREAT. A couple others is Silver Springs State Park with glass bottom boats. Tarzan, Monster of the Black Lagoon, Sea Hunt and a few other films were made at this spring. Morrison Springs in N W Florida is another awesome place to visit. I dove in the cave there several times with great enjoyment. Another wonderful location is Jenny Springs, a totally breath-taking place to visit and camp. Thank you for the video, we loved it and it is so nice to sit and watch again and again.

[@jameshartsfield8585]

Thanks! I am a long-term resident, and you taught me some things.

[@billfisher2175]

One reason Venice has sharks and their teeth is because of the dark sand. Sting rays hide in the dark sand. Sharks love eating sting rays.

[@tracy2762]

nokomis beach has thrm also and is white sand..its location place for water flows for fossils etc.

[@bbbear88]

Love this list! Devil's Den now has a reservation system online where you have to reserve a spot ahead of time to snorkel or dive and it has made it sooooo much more enjoyable. Less crowded and chaotic than prior to 2020. I'm so glad you mentioned the bison! That's one of my fav FL fun facts. :) I think you did a great job cultivating this list.

[@Pack.Leader]

Thank you for making this. I really enjoyed it. I've been to FL but I'm not the type to do a ton of sightseeing. I had no clue there was an above ground cavern in the Panhandle ! How cool.

[@Pillapillap1]

It’s not above ground, still very beautiful

[@Auriasis]

Right near Venice is Forida's only Hot Spring.

[@johnm.3279]

I would have included Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park.

[@rcschmidt668]

I was looking for a comment about this huge hole in the ground. Beware of the mosquitoes, as they can be unexpectedly numerous.

[@Chris-zm7kg]

A rash guard is an excellent alternative to sunscreen. I work for an excavation company and i use them all summer. Also those gators to keep the sun iff my neck.

[@jimgreen5788]

Andy, I just realized I forgot to include this in my comments in the manmade video. What are the 2 big islands on the map at the very beginning supposed to represent? Another invasive species there in FL is the Argentine tegu (TAY-goo). I know about this one up here in northern IL because a local museum houses 2 of them after they were sent by a Floridian several years ago, who offered them to keep from getting shot on sight.

[@MrJopanti]

Devil's Den is down the road from my house. Devil's Den and the Botanical park next to it has been my spot to relax. Great place to walk and enjoy nature

[@jamesdelaney3797]

Good video. I'd like to mention the samd dunes on Destin beach

[@lilypenadr]

Loveeeee this

[@Miami7]

I used to find tons of sharks' teeth on Venice Beach, especially inch-long sand tiger and mako shark teeth, but ever since they built the sand back up to prevent erosion, I think they are few and far between. They seemed especially prevalent during March and April.

[@brandoncruise6398]

I would love to say Ocala National Forest and the St. Johns River, but those could easily be divided into several different categories on their own. Not only does the St. Johns River flow north, but it also flows south, being one of only a small handful of rivers in the Americas to do this. There’s also a point where it makes a near perfect 90° turn and flows west.

[@Marke.Finley]

Don't forget about Coral castle 🏰 nice place to go

[@zm6323]

Great job thanks, moving to Florida soon, can't wait!

[@Ryan-ps5xc]

If you want shark teeth, don’t go to Venice Beach. It sucks. Go to peace River. I have found thousands in the river but none on Venice Beach. Ask any local they’ll all say the same thing. Also, there are several farms by where I live were you can dig for shark teeth. The use equipment to pull dirt out of the river and set it on the ground for you to look through. But they get the dirt from down deep so there’s tons of shark teeth in it.

[@tracy2762]

yes ..teeth are all over.

[@yaelarraiz5845]

Beautiful Video / THANK YOU....minute 13:05 (we certified divers do not use OXYGEN TANKS under water...we use a tank of COMPRESS AIR,

[@jmurphy644]

I mean unless we use Nitrox, then it's not compressed air, it's enriched air. Could use Trimix too 😮

[@robbiee8825]

Thank you for mentioning the sun lotions that never occurred to me 👍and I agree NO for me in caves

[@bettyruan9797]

Great video love it ! Thank you!

[@jimmypage1363]

Next video why not mention Florida's largest spring, Ichetucknee, in fort white

[@arnoldsmith7236]

@1:55 just a minor correction sir Australia is #1 Belize is #2 and turks and Caicos island is #3 when it comes to the great barrier reef

[@johnl5316]

nice friendly voice........affable public service announcement

[@WreckedRover]

God I miss florida.. I wish they treated you better when you worked for people there.

[@leemedrano4]

Don’t forget industrial fishing lines

[@MadAdventure919]

You forgot to add the Iguaçu Falls, Lençóis Maranhense in Brazil on the seven Wonders.

[@SunshineStateInsider]

Is that one of them? If so, my bad! Some of the lists are different.

[@tracy2762]

warm mineral springs near nort port...unique to the other springs ..very deep ..warm...and salty minerals..

[@tf3180]

Chemical farming run off is the biggest threat to our worlds reefs

[@dylancummings398]

Yea but just like all the other environmental issues they want to blame the individuals not the giant industrial companies. Instead of banning industrial runoff into the rivers and bays, or the overuse of high potency fertilizers near the springs, or the insane carbon emissions from industrial manufacturing plants they want me and you to ride a bicycle to work and not wear sunscreen.

[@kirkdomizio9341]

Do you know that water (H2O), carbon dioxide and hydrogen are chemicals. So saying chemical farming what do you mean?

[@Chris-qx4nq]

Golf courses are the biggest culprit, they use way more toxic stuff than farms and they are everywhere, usually right on the beach too

[@George-nn8ui]

Since the corals don’t like the suntan lotion., humans should reconsider and just stop taking in seed oils.

[@alexandrarivero3188]

1:10-1:15 , what are those animals chilling with the gators? Wild boars?

[@Marke.Finley]

1 of 7 wonders of Florida is Corel 🏰 🏰 Down by Miami

[@evelynneel7016]

Eagles Nest- kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2rIn2SGecyjd6s Goliath Grouper - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKPGoGWeiLeercU Fossils - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKC2end6mbOaZpI

[@jacobhoward5939]

Hey guys! Wana go diving!? 😂

[@kinardoutdoortv873]

Do this but for Georgia

[@romysilvester3404]

I am, the greatest Wonder of Florida... How many of you can figure this out?

[@plumeria8357]

Or, they could have been deposited there during the great flood.

[@janncoons7445]

If it was the last place in the entire world, I still wouldn't go there. That's the land of crazies❗❗

[@Chris-qx4nq]

Good, keep out we're full

[@mares3841]

🔆

[@andybarnett5279]

it's not a "complicated issue"...it is a US political issue...specifically a FL political issue. Simply put, there's not been enough focus put on protecting the reef and it's diminished as a result.

[@javierzayasbazan]

Lake Okeechobee

[@dylanogden812]

We need to leave these amazing places alone so these great animals of all kind can live in peace and not for our entertainment to hear the impact cuz of us makes me feel shameful to see these things ain't worth all these damm negative affects we have on our environment

[@robertgood9688]

Is that you Greta?

[@JC111WPB]

I hope the people at Three Sisters Springs aren’t wearing sunscreen. 😢

[@Tenebarum]

No reef there.

[@standupforgood7810]

Devils den is overrated. Hoses and cinder blocks liter the bottom. Yeah the water is clear, unless there has been a single SCU B A diver with their big fins stirring up the sediment. And I would never tell of my secret spots.

[@magaisacult2023]

The caves shown are NOT in Florida. Florida underwater caves do not have formations. A cave must be dry at one time to develop stalactites and stalagmites, Fl caves have never been dry.

[@velindaivie4342]

We do have some dry caves. Maryanna, Fl as he mentioned is one of them. I've also personally visited 2 others in central Fl that are smaller but dry.

[@annab2717]

My son and I developed Devils Den into a park. When we first visited the place there were piles of garbage in the cave and the surrounding land. And yes, Devils Den is a dry cave with stalactites and a beautiful spring with crystal clear water on the bottom, actually an eye into the Florida aquafer. We removed tons and tons of garbage from the water and the surrounding land. The neighboring farmers tried to discourage party goes by towing all their old machinery, etc. into the cave, including a barrel of used motor oil. Prehistoric fossils from the Pleistocene were found in the cave, including human remains from the earliest people that lived there, many thousands of years ago, long before white settlers came to America. The history of this place is very fascinating. Yes, at one time this cave was dry for thousands of years.

[@DonaldCowling-fw5vg]

When will Florida legalize marijuana number one priority 😎🏝️

[@johnfifield43]

ichetucknee tubbing

[@ReBornArt80]

Meth Opioids Fentanyl Swamps Beaches Alligators and Guns

[@lindaellison2281]

So don't come here. We don't want you.

[@Chris-qx4nq]

And we LOVE IT

[@katjones2781]

I bet you're not even a real Floridian Andy maybe first generation cuz you don't care who annihilates Florida anymore if you were a real Floridian you wouldn't tell anybody

[@RealDougFields]

You forgot about the man living with no brain- DuhSantis being governor is the biggest wonder in Floriduh!

[@dylancummings398]

Then go move somewhere else. We have enough people here already anyways.

[@tracy2762]

no but theres plenty dummycraps here

[@RealDougFields]

You speaking about ignorant un-educated DuhSantis supporters or mentally ill MAGA Cult followers? Floriduh has plenty of both!@@tracy2762

[@LifeUser]

Always a dick trying to be be funny but just showing stupidity.

[@michaelgomez3044]

F that. I will use regular sunscreen.

[@floridianthrasher5426]

Interesting things to do in Florida? Your mother?

[@youdontknowwhoiam5097]

How about the huge racist problem of Florida?

[@dylancummings398]

We don't have a racist problem in Florida nice try. Inappropriate comment on a totally unrelated video, and you liked your own comment. What a loser.

[@stevedyches4635]

FL is a very racially diverse state and rascism goes on everywhere in this world. Why are you fixated on Florida being a racist state. The content of this video is what you should be commenting on.

[@larragunn2809]

🤮🤮🤮

[@r1975polanco]

@sunshineStateInsider Alexander Springs

[@aminrehmani3400]

Stop the BS look for shark Thoth…